2016 CTS-V Black Diamond

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Had a new customer come in with a 2016 CTS-V in black diamond metallic.

The plan was to have some PDR done which I sub out. Then do a 2 step correction and IGL Kenzo premium ceramic coating. Along with coating the suspension areas. We held off on the wheels as they need to be refinished.

Wash/decon

Hyper wash, nanoskin fine grade towel

Wheels/tires

Meguiars iron decon, foaming wheel cleaner gel, tire rubber rejuvenator and Hyper dressing

Correction

Rupes 21mm, Mckees microfiber cutting pad, IGL F1
Flex PXE

Finishing polish

Rupes 21mm, IGL yellow foam pad, hyper polish
Flex pxe

LSP- IGL Kenzo

Suspension areas coated in IGL Eclipse high temperature industrial coating.

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Awesome job on this CTS-V. That Black Diamond paint sure pops in the sun.
 
Beautiful workmanship my friend! :props:

Looks to be great paint on those yeah? Such a cool car, I like it.

Thank you for sharing Justin, just stunning buddy. :props:


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:
 
Nicely done! Hot car. I’m not a fan of all ‘black-out’ trim models, but this thing look awesome. The picture of the passenger front quarter panel looks like there’s a layer of marble over the paint. So glossy.
 
Damn! Nice turn around. Owner must have been stoked.


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Looks awesome! I’ve seen a lot of swirled up black Cadillacs... that color really brings out the imperfections. You killed it.


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What a awesome job! Out of the "Newer" cars this is my favorite. Dam race car for sure. There are a couple around here with motor work down, really sound good.
My wife has a CTS but unfortunately it doesn't have the V at the end, It is the top end one though. Running 80mph feels like 40.

Once again, great job
 
Wow I’m late on this. That finish is ridiculous, I love it.

The most interesting thing to me is the industrial coating on the suspension pieces. What’s the life span and care directions for it? Looks like it would be a great money maker just marketing that service for new cars in salty areas. Just coat the entire undercarriage.
 
JDGolden said:
Wow I’m late on this. That finish is ridiculous, I love it.

The most interesting thing to me is the industrial coating on the suspension pieces. What’s the life span and care directions for it? Looks like it would be a great money maker just marketing that service for new cars in salty areas. Just coat the entire undercarriage.
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Thanks bud. So IGL Eclipse is definitely like nothing else. And I don't say that very often. It can be hand applied but compare it to applying gorilla glue when trying to level lol. Most users spray it as I do with a iwata lph80 gun set to 8-10 psi and a 1/4 turn back on the flow from closed. When done in this manner it self levels making it perfect for wheels calipers and suspension/liners.

I have hand applied it to work trucks and have got a work out but it definitely provides results. Check out the Peterbilt dump truck I did last year.

Its rated for 2 years in a true grueling industrial environment where stuff is worked hard. On a average car it will last a lot longer on wheels etc. People do granite, showers stove tops etc. Skys the limit. Definitely not a cheep product but it's super profitable.

My cost for a 1 liter bottle is like 1100$. But my last liter profited me over 7k. Typically for 4 wheels, calipers and suspension/liners I charge 4-500 and use 40ml
 
Nice, thanks for the info. I'd love to see a side by side comparison to no protection on say differentials, leaf springs, control arms etc, vs one that was sprayed with this stuff. Run through the salt belt for a couple years and see how much was protected. And dang that's expensive!
 
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